Social and Community Services 1 (DM2793B)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

This unit will explore the theology and practice of social and community services as an expression of holistic Christian mission. Structural disadvantage and social issues will be examined, particularly as they relate to the delivery of contemporary social services in an Australian context. A community development framework will be applied to address complex social needs, ensuring ethical and practical issues are considered.

Unit code: DM2793B

Unit status: Archived (Major revision)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2

Unit discipline: Missiology

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Eva Burrows College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Describe a theological basis for Christian engagement in social service provision

2.

Outline a broad understanding of structural disadvantage in a range of contemporary Australian social issues

3.

Discuss some of the ethical concerns that are associated with the delivery of social and community services

4.

Identify ways in which a commitment to social justice can be practically demonstrated using a specific model

Unit sequence

15 point field D (level 2)

Pedagogy

Lectures, tutorials, online videos, online meetings, class discussions, discussion boards

Indicative Bibliography

  • Booth, William. In Darkest England and the Way out. London: Charles Knight, 1970.
  • Borg, Marcus. The Heart of Christianity – Rediscovering a Life of Faith. San Francisco: Harper Collins, 2003.
  • Cleary, Ray. Reclaiming Welfare for mission:Choices for Churches. Canberra: Barton books, 2012.
  • Egan, Gerard. The Skilled Helper: a problem-management and opportunity development approach to helping. 10th edition. United States: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, 2013.
  • Furness, Sheila & Philip Gilligan.* Religion, belief and social work: Making a difference*. Bristol: The Policy Press, 2010.
  • Gallet, Wilma. Christian mission or an unholy alliance?: The changing role of church-related organisations in welfare-to-work service delivery. Melbourne: University of Melbourne, 2016.
  • Lindsay, Rae. Recognising Spirituality – The Interface Between Faith and Social Work. Crawley: University of Western Australia Press, 2002.
  • Murphy, John. et al. Half a Citizen: Life on Welfare in Australia. Sydney: Allen & Unwin, 2011.
  • Murphy, John. A decent provision: Australian Welfare Policy, 1870-1949. England: Ashgate publishing, 2016.
  • Pixley, George V. & Clodovis Boff. The Bible, the Church, and the Poor. Great Britain: Burns and Oates, 1989.
  • Sobrino, Jon. The True Church and the Poor. Eugene: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 1985.
  • Waldron, John D (ed). Creed and Deed. Canada: The Salvation Army, 1986.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

2,500 word essay

2500 60.0
Seminar or Tutorial

1,500 word seminar paper

 1500 40.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by LTC on 3 Aug, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:49 +1000